HR 2025 Competency Framework

It is no longer enough to specialize in a single functional HR competency. HR Professionals need to become a generalist in five core HR competencies and a specialist in at least one functional competency.

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• Discover the five core competencies of T-shaped HR professionals
• Learn more about key specialist and leadership competencies
• See the dimensions, behaviors, and example activities at different proficiency levels

What is an HR competency framework?

A competency is a cluster of skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to become efficient at performing a specific job.

The aggregate of competencies that are important to a particular role or (HR) function is what we call a competency model.

A competency model provides a framework for performance management, skills gap analysis, and development. It offers a template for what the optimal (HR) organization and professionals will look like, giving organizations a goal to work towards when planning HR upskilling initiatives.

How are HR competencies structured?

In the T-Shaped HR framework, each competency is broken down into components that will help you better understand the competency levels in your HR organization.

This document clearly explains the dimensions of each competency, with example behaviors and activities for each dimension. These are described at three different proficiency levels, making it easy to assess your team’s current strengths and weaknesses.

Curious to see some examples of how other organizations are using this HR Competency Framework? Or simply want some advice on upskilling your HR people across the four core HR competencies? Schedule a free discovery call with one of our experts.

HR 2025 Competency Framework

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